Which graph represents the following piecewise defined function?
2 answers:
The correct answer is shown in attached figure
To find the correct graph, we should study the continuity of the function
Check the continuity at x = -2
from the left ⇒⇒ f(-2) = 1/2 * -2 + 3 = 2
from the right ⇒⇒ f(-2) = 2
∴ The function is continuous at x = -2
Check the continuity at x = 3
from the left ⇒⇒ f(3) = 2
from the right ⇒⇒ f(3) = 2*3 - 3 = 3
∴ The function is jump discontinuous at x = 3
From the previous results the correct graph is the last as shown in attached graph.
To find the correct graph, we should study the continuity of the function
Check the continuity at x = -2
from the left ⇒⇒ f(-2) = 1/2 * -2 + 3 = 2
from the right ⇒⇒ f(-2) = 2
∴ The function is continuous at x = -2
Check the continuity at x = 3
from the left ⇒⇒ f(3) = 2
from the right ⇒⇒ f(3) = 2*3 - 3 = 3
∴ The function is jump discontinuous at x = 3
From the previous results the correct graph is the last as shown in attached graph.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given
The function is
for , we will check the values of
and
Take 3 and 4
Similarly,
Thus,
Also, is 1 i.e. a constant value. So, the function is increasing linearly for the given interval.